Scissor-wielding teen goes on crime spree in Cairns

An 18-year-old man armed with scissors has been charged following a series of incidents that occurred west of Cairns on Saturday.

Police allege that sometime around 5am, the man unlawfully entered a Mooroobool residence, brandishing the scissors, and assaulted a resident who was asleep at the time.

The man then stole a sum of cash and car keys which he used to steal a vehicle parked at the address.

The resident sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.

It is further alleged the man broke into another residence in Dodd Court a short time later, stealing more cash and a second set of keys which he used to steal another vehicle.

The 18-year-old Manoora man has been charged with a total of 13 offences, including three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts each of enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence and enter premises and commit indictable offence, and one count each of armed robbery, burglary, and stealing.

He is due to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court tomorrow, August 4.